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NASA's Image and Video Library: A Visual Archive of Space Exploration

NASA's Image and Video Library is one of the most comprehensive public archives of space imagery in the world, containing over 140,000 images, videos, and audio recordings spanning more than six decades of space exploration. From the earliest Mercury and Gemini missions through the Apollo Moon landings, the Space Shuttle era, and today's cutting-edge observations from the James Webb Space Telescope, this collection documents humanity's journey into the cosmos.

The library includes imagery from diverse sources: telescopes like Hubble and Webb that capture deep-space nebulae, galaxies, and exoplanets; planetary missions like the Mars rovers ( browse Mars photos) and Cassini at Saturn; Earth observation satellites ( see EPIC imagery); astronaut photography from the ISS; and documentation of rocket launches, spacecraft assembly, and ground testing. Most NASA images are in the public domain and free to download at full resolution for educational, editorial, and personal use.

Use the search bar above to find specific subjects — try queries like "Apollo 11," "Hubble Deep Field," "Mars surface," or "astronaut EVA." You can also filter by media type (image, video, or audio). For a daily curated experience, visit the Astronomy Picture of the Day.

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NASA image: Wernher von Braun
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Oct 27, 1961

Wernher von Braun

Dr. von Braun watches the Saturn 1 (SA-1) launch through a scope from the blockhouse 34 on October 27, 1961. The...

MSFC
NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Oct 27, 1961

Saturn Apollo Program

On October 27, 1961, the Marshall Space Flight Center and the Nation marked a high point in the 3-year-old Saturn...

MSFC
NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Oct 27, 1961

Saturn Apollo Program

The Marshall Space Flight Center's first Saturn I vehicle, SA-1, lifts off from Cape Canaveral, Florida, on October...

MSFC
NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Jan 13, 1965

Saturn Apollo Program

Pegasus-1, meteoroid detection satellite, installed on Saturn I (SA-9 mission) S-IV stage, January 13, 1965. The...

MSFC
NASA image: Wernher von Braun
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May 28, 1964

Wernher von Braun

This photograph depicts an intense moment during the SA-6 launch at the Firing Room. Dr. von Braun, Director of the...

MSFC
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Mar 28, 1963

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The Saturn I (SA-4) flight lifted off from Kennedy Space Center launch Complex 34, March 28, 1963. The fourth launch...

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Mar 28, 1963

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The Saturn I (SA-4) flight lifted off from Kennedy Space Center launch Complex 34, March 28, 1963. The fourth launch...

MSFC
NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Sep 18, 1964

Saturn Apollo Program

The launch of the SA-7 (Saturn I Block II) was on September 18, 1964. The SA-7 mission was the second orbital flight...

MSFC
NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Sep 1, 1964

Saturn Apollo Program

This image depicts a high angle view of technicians working on the instrument unit (IU) component assembly for the...

MSFC
NASA image: Skylab
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May 14, 1973

Skylab

This photograph shows the launch of the SA-513, a modified unmarned two-stage Saturn V vehicle for the Skylab-1...

MSFC
NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Apr 11, 1970

Saturn Apollo Program

The third marned lunar landing mission, Apollo 13 (SA-508), with three astronauts: Mission commander James A. Lovell...

MSFC
NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
Image
Jan 29, 1964

Saturn Apollo Program

Developed at MSFC under the direction of Dr. Wernher von Braun, the SA-5 incorporated a Saturn I, Block II engine....

MSFC
NASA image: Wernher von Braun
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Jul 26, 1971

Wernher von Braun

During the Apollo 15 launch activities in the launch control center's firing room 1 at Kennedy Space Center, Dr....

MSFC
NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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May 16, 1961

Saturn Apollo Program

On October 27, 1961, the Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) and the Nation marked a high point in the 3-year-old...

MSFC
NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
Image
Nov 16, 1962

Saturn Apollo Program

The Saturn I (SA-3) flight lifted off from Kennedy Space Center launch Complex 34, November 16, 1962. The third...

MSFC
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Jan 24, 2025

HWHAP Ep369_Mission Control - Station in Motion

Host (Dane Turner): Houston, we have a podcast. Welcome to the official podcast of the NASA Johnson Space Center,...

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Frequently Asked Questions About NASA Images

Are NASA images free to use?+
Yes, most NASA images are in the public domain and are free to use for educational, informational, and personal purposes. NASA's media usage guidelines state that NASA material is not copyrighted unless otherwise noted. However, the NASA logo and certain insignia are protected. Some images may include identifiable individuals or third-party content that requires additional permissions. Always check the specific image's usage rights and credit NASA as the source.
How many images does NASA have?+
NASA's Image and Video Library contains over 140,000 publicly accessible images, videos, and audio files spanning the agency's entire history, from the Mercury program of the 1960s to the latest James Webb Space Telescope discoveries. The collection grows daily as new missions capture imagery and archival materials are digitized. Individual mission archives, such as Mars rover photos, contain hundreds of thousands of additional images.
Can I download NASA images?+
Yes, you can download NASA images in multiple resolutions directly from this gallery. Each image detail page provides download links for original (full resolution), large (1920px), medium (960px), small (480px), and thumbnail sizes. NASA encourages the public to use these images for education, media, and personal projects. High-resolution originals are ideal for printing and professional use.

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